Top 5 Date Spots near Gables Estates

1) Welcome the first ray of morning light at Ingraham Park 

4751 Ingraham Terrace, Coral Gables, FL 33133

Rise and shine, lovebirds!

The first ray of sunlight has finally hit the ground, and it's time to deepen your connection with Mother Nature with a quick stroll around Ingraham Park! 

A leafy public nature spot featuring shaded benches, a playground, and scenic water views, Coral Gables' Ingraham Park is one of the few parks you can visit around Gables Estates, only a 5-minute drive!

Eclectic and lush with over two acres of open spaces and picnic tables, Ingraham Park has recently been revamped into a neighborhood park of elegance. 

From its stunning fountain inspired by the Palace of Alhambra in Granada, Spain, to its enhanced landscaping, exercise stations, walking & jogging paths, misting machines, inviting benches, and more-- it's a sight to behold!

Along with Ingraham Park's reconstruction, you'll find a new bright red bridge enhancing the Commodore Bike Trail. 

The bridge provides bicyclists and pedestrians a safe crossing over the Coral Gables Waterway between Cocoplum Circle and Ingraham Park.

Convenient, beautiful, and best of all, free-- it's a "no-brainer" dating spot to visit while you're in Gables Estates!

2) Make the best first impression with a stylish breakfast spread at Pura Vida South Miami 

6022 S Dixie Hwy, South Miami, FL 33143

Make the best first impression with a healthy BREAKFAST spread and a dreamy Boho chic ambiance to boot at South Miami's Pura Vida, a "healthy" cafe paradise worth a spot on your IG feed, only a 9-minute drive from Gables Estates.

Offering an extensive menu of all-day breakfast delights, salads, baked treats, hearty bowls, wraps & sandwiches, Acai bowls, and more, served within a signature boho-chic setting, Pura Vida is the perfect definition of healthy eating with STYLE!

Carrying their famous "health is wealth" theme over to their specialty coffee, Pura Vida also has more health-conscious versions for coffee lovers, offering options like whole milk, almond milk, oat milk, and organic sweeteners to replace usual ingredients.

Too pumped up for caffeine? 

Try Pura Vida's Iced Matcha Latte or their Iced Spiced Chai Tea Latte to wind you down.

Yes, folks, Pura Vida transcends your ordinary cafe and brings you closer to the heart of the "apple of your eye!"

3) Explore the beauty of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156

Knowing each other's interests is a huge factor in a successful date, and if nature is one of them, visiting Fairchild Botanical Garden is a no-brainer!

Situated on 83 sprawling acres of lush, colorful tropical gardens, rainforests, and coastal habitat, the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden remains one of South Florida's premier gardens, just 6 minutes away from Gables Estates! 

Founded in 1938 by famed plant explorer Dr. David Fairchild, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's collection includes more than 3,400 species, including tropical fruit, orchids, butterflies, and native and exotic plants throughout its Uplands and Lowlands ecosystems and exhibits.

The Allée, the Overlook, the Water Gardens, the Aquatic Exhibits, the Arboretum, the Geiger Tropical Flower Garden, the Butterfly Garden, and the Children's Garden-- imagine all the places you can visit and "firsts" you can share at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden!

It's the perfect outdoor adventure for a romantic date, especially for those who enjoy the beauty of the natural world.

4) Cool off the scorching Florida heat at Matheson Hammock Park & Marina 

9610 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL 33156

The scorching Florida sun can be quite unforgiving, so beat that heat with a relaxing afternoon at Matheson Hammock Park and re-energize your spirits for a romantic evening ahead!

It's just a 7-minute drive from Gables Estates!

A 630-acre urban park surrounding the north and western ends of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Matheson Hammock Park offers vast stretches of Florida mangroves, hardwood forests, and planned green spaces designed by landscape architect William Lyman Phillips. 

At Matheson Hammock Park, you can enjoy South Florida's beautiful water views and welcoming atmosphere alongside an extensive list of outdoor activities to make your date memorable!

We're talking swamps, dense mangrove forests, and an open cove overlooking Biscayne Bay — these gorgeous Florida landscapes make for a UNIQUE outdoor adventure with your partner, something she won't forget!

Matheson Hammock Park & Marina also boasts an artificial atoll pool, naturally flushed by the tidal action of Biscayne Bay, with a tranquil breeze-swept beach for uninterrupted strolls along the shore! 

DREAMY is an UNDERSTATEMENT!

5) End the night with a classy and UNIQUE Italian spread at Fiola Miami 

1500 San Ignacio Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33146

As the sun sets, your MASSIVE appetite for delicious food slowly creeps in, so don't fight the urge to splurge and cap off that IMMACULATE evening with some authentic Italian fare at Fiola Miami, a sophisticated Italian bistro 8 minutes from Gables Estates!

Known for serving the tastiest Italian cuisine around Miami, dining at Fiola is like taking your tastebuds on a trip through the country shaped like a boot. 

We're talking scrumptious concoctions inspired by traditional recipes throughout Italy, served in a warm, comforting ambiance that makes you feel like you're actually there rather than in Coral Gables! 

Another thing Fiola is known for is infusing different cuisines into their Italian cooking, so you and your date also get to try innovative dishes alongside traditional ones! 

I mean, Pasta Omakase? 

That may sound made up, but Fiola makes all unique food creations possible!

Enjoy food far from your basic-- dine in at Fiola and see what the buzz is all about!